GIVING

A study reported in the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine found that Improved mental health is more closely linked to giving help than to receiving it. Quoting the publication, "What happens, it seems, is when you open your heart to other people to listen and care about them, it changes the way you look at the world and you're happier."

While the biological link between good deeds and improved mental health has not been determined, researchers postulate two theories:
1. Stress reduction improves the immune system and therefore creates feelings of well-being, and
2. The same feel-good endorphins that stimulate "runners' high" also create "helper's high".
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These findings surely support the Scripture at Acts 20:35: “There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.”

USEFUL EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Are you feeing overly anxious? Dial Matthew 6: 31-34

Have relatives deserted you? Dial Psalm 27:10.

Feeling guilty about an awful sin? Dial Psalm 51.

Who to pray to? How to pray? What to pray for? And through whom? Dial Matthew 6:9, 10; John 14:13, 14.

Feel in danger? Dial Psalm 23.

Does God know you personally? Dial Psalm 139:15, 16

Does your faith need stirring? Dial Hebrews 11.

Are you bitter and critical of your loved ones? Dial 1 Cor. 13.

What is the secret to happiness? Dial Matt 5:3-12

Need a vacation? Peace and rest? Dial Matt.11:28-30.

Someone calls you stupid? Dial Matt 11:25

Investment opportunities? Dial Matt 6: 19-21

Advice on how to love? Dial 1 Cor. 13

Holding on to old grudges? Dial Matt 6: 14, 15

Looking for a rewarding job? Dial 1Cor 15:58

Want everlasting life? Dial John 17:3

How does one get saved? Dial Acts 10:13 then Ps 83:18

How to be known as one of Christ’s followers? Dial John 13:34, 35

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Priceless Gift

Friendship is a Priceless Gift
that cannot be bought or sold,
but its value is far greater
than a mountain made of Gold.

For gold is cold and lifeless,
it can neither see nor hear
And in the time of trouble
it is powerless to cheer.
It has no ears to listen
Nor heart to understand,

It cannot bring you comfort
or reach out a helping hand.
So when you ask God for a gift
be thankful if He sends
not diamonds, pearls or riches
But The Love of Real True Friends.

--Helen Steiner Rice
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Proverbs 18:24

Children Learn What They Live

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement, he learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness, he learns justice.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
he learns to find love in the world.
~Dorothy Law Nolte~

Proverbs 22:6

"...People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, redeemed and redeemed and redeemed..."

~Beauty Secrets~
As published in a recent "Dear Abby" column

SAY A PRAYER FOR SOMEONE

When the world is falling round you,
where only a prayer will see you through
Say an extra prayer for someone
Who may need it just as you.

For who knows whose hearts is breaking
Or whose pillow is wet with tears
Just that extra prayer you whisper
May aid a poor soul through the years.

Every time you help another
With a sincere prayer or two
You are requesting extra blessings
That will perhaps come back to you

~ Author Unknown ~

WONDERS I SEE

Perchance I gazed at the sky last night
And Oh Dear! An extraordinary sight!
A star—a pristine chandelier
Was hanging sightly from the air.

A single flower coming to bloom,
A peacock unruffling its lovely plume,
And what is that thrilling my ear?
It is a tiny wren drawing near.

In the sunshine and in the shadow,
On the mountain and in the moon,
In the meadow and on the moor,
My God, I see your goodness pour.

What wonders all around to see!
Within grasp, they’re there constantly,
Reflecting God’s glory in so many ways,
Although silent they speak his wondrous praise.
~Glasceta Honeyghan, © 2005
Ps 19